Regardless of the somewhat cliche story concept, this well surpassed its predecessor. The enhanced combo system adds intensity and a sense of self-accomplishment to the already brutal action, and the upgrade system adds an RPG element that is a new trend in FPS games that is more than welcome. Gameplay aside, there is one thing that actually impressed me more than anything: THIS IS ACTUALLY SCARY! I have never been scared by a game, but this actually made me jump on several occasions and had me on edge looking in every corner for enemies who, by the way, are some of the most vicious and unsettling in the genre. With the enemies, sound effects, and morbid atmosphere, this could make even the most avid SIlent Hill fan clench their security blanket. I have yet to try multiplayer, but I am optimistic.
P.S. If you have a friend and/or girlfriend that scares easy, play this with them and get plenty of cheap laughs at their expense (just try not to get assaulted in the process).
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